Rocklin, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.9

D+

out of 100

Overview

Rocklin is a California city with a population of approximately 73,472, part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $696,194. Median household income is $116,006.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 73,472 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $696,194 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $116,006 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.6 minutes
  • Part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

73,472

Source: Census ACS

$696,194

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$116,006

Source: Census ACS

25.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

34

Source: Walk Score

156 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Placer County (county-level results)

44%
53%
Democrat 103,958
Republican 123,941
Leans R+8.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 29.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 45.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 56/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 34/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.9

Location

Rocklin, CA (38.7919, -121.2434)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.